Ashmead said the boy was calm and he kicked off his skis and dropped his poles right away.

While this marks the second time in a matter of weeks a child has dangled from a lift at Sundance Resort, Ashmead said the resort isn't to blame.

"I don't see a correlation in the two incidences. I really don't, other than the lack of education and awareness of the skier or the boarder," Ashmead said.

Sundance Resort officials told FOX 13 they strongly communicate to every guest not to wear a backpack on the chair lift. Guests who do have backpacks are asked to wear it in front of them so it can't get caught.